When issues arise between you and a co-worker, it can be a huge distraction, which can hinder productivity and cause significant stress to you and your team. Give an example of a time when you successfully navigated a situation with a coworker. Start out by explaining the problem and then focus your attention on the steps you took to resolve it. Tell the interviewer how you avoided drama, stayed calm and professional and didn't disrupt the rest of the laboratory.

"The most important thing is to not ignore the conflict. I've been the mediator in a handful of stressful situations in the workplace over the last few years. I've found that by encouraging calm feedback and active listening it will help people understand where the other is coming from, why the conflict came up and how to keep the conflict from happening again."